For a leaking Amana NTW4516, the guide's list is: tighten the fill-hose connections and make sure all four fill-hose flat washers are seated; pull the drain hose from the cabinet and secure it to the drainpipe or laundry tub; check household plumbing for leaks or a clogged sink or drain, since water can back up out of a clogged pipe; and check that the washer is level and not loaded so badly that water splashes off the tub. Amana's Product Help adds that the drain must carry at least 17 gallons (64 L) a minute.
Differential
Likely causes of “Amana NTW4516 top-load washer is leaking water”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
Fill hoses loose or washers missing
What separates it There are drips at the back at the hose connections because the fill hoses are loose or the washers are missing
How to confirm Tighten the connections and seat all four fill-hose flat washers
- 2
A loose drain hose
What separates it There is water at the standpipe or on the floor when draining because the drain hose is loose
How to confirm Secure the hose to the drainpipe or laundry tub
- 3
A clogged household drain
What separates it Water backs up out of the sink or drainpipe
How to confirm Check the laundry tub, drainpipe and faucets for clogs or leaks
- 4
An improperly loaded or unlevel washer
What separates it Water splashes off the basket because the washer is improperly loaded or not level
How to confirm Check the load is not tightly packed and the washer is level
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Where and when the water first appears
- Whether it is at a hose, the standpipe or the cabinet
- How the load was packed in the basket
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedCheck the fill hoses
ReversibleTighten each connection and make sure all four flat washers are properly seated; replace hoses that show bulges, kinks, cuts or wear.
Secure the drain hose
ReversibleSecure the drain hose, by pulling it from the cabinet, and fastening it to the drainpipe or the laundry tub.
Check the household drain
ReversibleLook at the laundry tub, drain pipe, water pipes and faucets for leaks or clogs.
Level and load
ReversibleLevel the washer and load in loose heaps around the basket wall to stop splashing.
Watch a short cycle
ReversibleWatch a short cycle, by running a small load, and inspecting each connection as the tub fills and drains.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Hoses, washers and the five-year rule
- The NTW4516 does not include inlet hoses, so the ones in use are the owner's. Amana says to replace inlet hoses after 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failure, to inspect them periodically for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks, and to write the replacement date on the label with a permanent marker. Shut both faucets and unplug the washer if you are away.
- Parts for this problem on the NTW4516 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-21)
- washer fill hose gasket and screen set of four, part number 285452A, at $9.34; hose clamp, spring tension, part number WP356138, at $12.03; washing machine drain pump assembly, part number WPW10661045, at $53.20; water inlet valve, part number W11210459, at $66.77.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit the NFW5800 front-load washer.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If water comes from under or inside the cabinet, call Amana service
- !If water reaches wiring or the outlet, cut power at the breaker only if safe
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Amana's own table of top-load washer codes and resolutions.
Amana's own symptom articles for top-load washers, each.
A dealer listing giving the NTW4516FW's capacity, cabinet size and feature list.
Parts and list prices as shown on RepairClinic's parts search for this model number on 2026-09-21.
Exact questions
Common questions
Where do Amana NTW4516 leaks start?+
At the fill hoses, the drain hose, a clogged household drain, or splashing from a poorly loaded or unlevel tub.
How many hose washers are there?+
Four fill-hose flat washers, all of which must be properly seated.
How often should the inlet hoses be replaced?+
After 5 years, and sooner if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found; the washer does not include inlet hoses.
Can a clogged sink cause a leak?+
Yes, water can back up out of a clogged sink or drain pipe.
How much must the drain carry?+
At least 17 gallons (64 L) per minute, per Amana's Product Help.
Should I keep using the washer?+
Not until the source is found and fixed.